I am the kind of person that LIVES for summer. With Memorial Day just around the corner… I am so looking forward to weekends full of laying by the pool during the day and bonfires with friends at night! Of course, these days come with a LOT of food & drinking as well. As much as I love all the unhealthy snacks that come with … Continue reading Summer Swaps
It’s officially Celiac Awareness Month, and as someone who is FINALLY feeling like myself after a life of not knowing why I just never felt well… it’s time to not only spread awareness, but celebrate over 3 years of being gluten free myself! If you know me, you know I snack ALL. DAY. LONG. At first, finding gluten free snacks (that weren’t a fruit or … Continue reading Gluten Free Snacks
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love a good coffee shop (and apparently I use the same caption every time… see photos below lol)! I do love my Starbucks, but honestly the best coffee around doesn’t come from this kind of chain. Below I am sharing some of my favorite coffee shops from the Chicago ‘burbs! Sparrow Coffee: Hands down, my favorite. … Continue reading Coffee Shop Tour
Well, it’s officially time for my quarter life crisis… I am 25! I’m celebrating the only way I know how… CAKE. Being gluten free, I have been seriously deprived of birthday cakes the last few years (so sad). I was so excited to find The Vegan Knife on Amazon… I bought one of her chocolate cake mixes right away. It was SO good. The Vegan … Continue reading Birthday Cake
Scroll to the bottom for my fav. smoothie recipe and a link to Lil Bucks. In the last year, I have been on a total smoothie kick for breakfast or lunch! I always try to include protein, fiber, fat, and some greens in my smoothies. (Thanks Kelly Leveque!) Recently, I came across a new small-business in Chicago, Lil Bucks! These are mini sprouted buckwheat pieces that … Continue reading Smoothie Bowls
